WorksheetsTheory June 2019
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Where is the most suitable place to check the pulse of a dog?
Femoral vein.
Femoral artery.
Pulmonary vein.
Pulmonary artery.
Which of the following is one of the five welfare needs?
Need for a suitable diet
Need for a suitable mate.
Need for a suitable shelter.
Need for a suitable treatment.
What does the term gait mean?
The way the animal feeds.
The way the animal walks.
The way the animal grows.
The way the animal behaves.
What is the most important reason for carrying out regular foot care on livestock?
To identify signs of damage or infection.
To avoid dirt building up between the toes.
To ensure animals are able to stand to mate.
To ensure animals are able to move away from danger.
Which of the following is a common bacterial disease in reptiles?
Tetanus.
Strangles.
Salmonella.
Leptospirosis
What is the cause of avian flu?
Virus.
Fungus.
Parasite.
Bacteria.
Redness around the eyes, blindness and weight loss are common signs of which condition?
Tetanus.
Fly strike.
Strangles
Myxomatosis.
What is the most common sign of stress in birds?
Pica.
Overeating.
Undereating.
Feather plucking.
A large dog has been injured in a road traffic accident. What should be carried out first?
Lift the dog to safety
Take the dog to the vets.
Cover the dog to keep it warm.
Ensure the area around the dog is safe.
What is the best way to prevent further weight gain in a cat showing signs of obesity?
Offer only low fat food for the next six months.
Follow a strict feeding plan agreed with the vet.
Follow the same diet while reducing daily treats.
Provide the same diet reviewing with vet after six months.
A dog is showing the following signs.
Excess saliva. • Lethargy. • Vomiting. • Diarrhoea.
What is the most likely cause?
Sting.
Burns.
Poisoning.
Convulsions.
What is the most likely outcome of feeding an unbalanced diet to an animal?
Stereotypies.
Coprophagia.
Malnutrition.
Hyperactivity.
Which feeding method is most suitable for a litter of weaned puppies?
Scatter feeding.
Hand feeding.
Feeding from a shared bowl.
Feeding with individual bowls.
Food intended for milk producing mothers is most suitable for which life stage?
Adult.
Juvenile.
Geriatric.
Lactating.
What should be increased in the diet of an animal recovering from a muscular injury?
Fats
Water.
Protein.
Carbohydrates.
Why is it important to include grit in a chicken’s diet?
To increase the vitamin content.
To prevent the build-up of kidney stones
To make the feed appear larger in quantity.
To help break down food components in the crop.
What does the term coprophagia mean?
Ingesting faeces.
Licking of surfaces.
Ingesting non-edible objects.
Chewing of non-edible objects.
Why is it important to regularly monitor and record any changes in an animal’s water intake?
To identify urination rate.
To identify health concerns.
To prevent the animal from over drinking.
To prevent the animal from becoming thirsty.
Fresh forage is best stored in which conditions?
Cool dry area.
Warm dry area.
Dark warm area.
Which properties would be most suitable when choosing a substrate for a rabbit?
Insulating and absorbent.
Non-slip and hypo-allergenic.
Non-slip and hyper-allergenic.
Insulating and non-absorbent.
How should cleaning routines change when dealing with a zoonotic illness?
Use of gloves with less frequent full cleans
Use of gloves with less frequent spot cleans.
Full use of PPE with more frequent full cleans.
Full use of PPE with more frequent spot cleans.
How should an animal care assistant deal with a blown light bulb while cleaning a reptile enclosure?
Record the incident in the diary for their supervisor to deal with.
Record the incident in the diary and continue cleaning the enclosure.
Speak to their supervisor, safely carry out actions as required and record.
Speak to another assistant, safely replace the bulb as required and record.
A cat has an arched back, large dilated pupils and its ears are back. What does this body language indicate?
Fear.
Stress
Submission
Contentment.
How can age affect the sleeping requirements of animals?
Infant animals need large amounts of sleep for growth
Adult animals need small amounts of sleep as they are less active.
Lactating animals need small amounts of sleep as their young are feeding.
Juvenile animals need large amounts of sleep as they have stopped growing.
Which of the following would least affect natural behaviours during an observation?
One observer in the enclosure.
Frequent visits by the observer.
Multiple observers in the enclosure
Use of CCTV footage by the observer
Which of the following behaviours can be described as typical?
Pacing in big cats.
Bar biting in pigs
Feather plucking in birds
Social grooming in horses.
Which of the following is the most effective dog to human communication method?
Defecating.
Aggression.
Scent marking.
Body language.
How should a deer trapped in a wire fence be approached?
Approach quickly in an assertive manner.
Approach quickly in a confident manner.
Confidently and assertively with a loud voice
Confidently and calmly with a reassuring voice.
A hard hat and steel toe capped boots should be used when handling which of the following animals?
Pig
Cow
Horse
Sheep
Which of the following pieces of equipment would be most suitable to restrain a feral cat?
Towel.
Grasper.
Crush cage.
Collar and lead.
What is the main aim of the Cats Protection?
To rescue and rehome stray, unwanted or homeless cats.
To enhance society through improved animal health and welfare.
To train assistance cats to support the blind or visually impaired people.
To provide free and reduced veterinary services to cats of people in need.
Championship level agility, flyball and obedience competitions can be observed in which of the following events?
Crufts
K9 Expo
The British Pet Show
British Dog Grooming Championship.
What would be the general daily duties of an animal care assistant?
To prevent overworking and have time to rest, drink and eat.
To have time to reply to texts, make calls and check social media.
To have time to update records, write in the diary and check staff rota.
To catch up with colleagues about tasks, events and training whilst resting.
Why is it a requirement for an employee to take allocated rest period breaks each day?
To prevent overworking and have time to rest, drink and eat.
To have time to reply to texts, make calls and check social media.
To have time to update records, write in the diary and check staff rota.
To catch up with colleagues about tasks, events and training whilst resting
A pet shop assistant is due to start work at 8am. If they arrive at work at 8am, what would they be classed as?
Late
Punctual
Organsied
Committed
Which of the following is legally required in a place of work?
Regular team meetings.
Customer care training.
Health and safety training.
Regular handover meetings.
Who is responsible for the safety of the visitors in a zoological collection?
Everyone
Parents
The employer
The supervisor
Which of the following best describes a sole trader business?
A private business with only one location.
A person who has set up and owns their own business
An owner that sells the rights of their business to another to sell items.
A parent company owns all the business locations and controls the brand.
What is the main aim of using displays to advertise special offers in a pet shop?
To create an attractive area in the store
To allow staff to have an input on store design.
To allow customers to compare prices of products.
To encourage customers to purchase the product in store.
An animal care assistant works for a farm park and cares for a group of seven pygmy goats. During a health check on a hot summers’ day, one of the young males appears lame and it has been decided to keep the goat in a stable overnight. Whilst separating the goat, it is clear that three of the other goats have been scratching and have small round patches missing on their coat.
Which of the following actions should be carried out for the lame goat?
Phone the veterinary surgeon for advice, notify the supervisor and record actions in the diary.
Phone the veterinary surgeon for advice, restrain and assess the goat in the field. Record actions in the diary.
With assistance, calmly round up the goat into a safe area. Speak to the supervisor before examining the goat further. Record findings in the diary
With assistance, calmly round up the goat into a safe area. Examine goat and treat if possible and then notify supervisor. Record findings in the diary.
An animal care assistant works for a farm park and cares for a group of seven pygmy goats. During a health check on a hot summers’ day, one of the young males appears lame and it has been decided to keep the goat in a stable overnight. Whilst separating the goat, it is clear that three of the other goats have been scratching and have small round patches missing on their coat.
How should the stable be checked before preparing it for the goat?
Check the roof is not leaking and that the stable is secure. Report any concerns.
Check that the stable is thoroughly clean and check all areas for damage. Report any concerns.
Check the walls and floor for damp and ensure the light is working. Report any concerns.
Check there are no protruding nails on the floor and walls are strong. Report any concerns.
An animal care assistant works for a farm park and cares for a group of seven pygmy goats. During a health check on a hot summers’ day, one of the young males appears lame and it has been decided to keep the goat in a stable overnight. Whilst separating the goat, it is clear that three of the other goats have been scratching and have small round patches missing on their coat.
The stable is bare and needs to be prepared for the goat overnight. Which of the following are most suitable?
Hay for bedding, full water bucket and straw in a net.
Blankets for bedding, full water trough and hay on the floor.
Shavings for bedding, full water bottle and full hay rack at accessible height.
Newspaper for bedding, automatic water drinker and full hayrack at accessible height.
An animal care assistant works for a farm park and cares for a group of seven pygmy goats. During a health check on a hot summers’ day, one of the young males appears lame and it has been decided to keep the goat in a stable overnight. Whilst separating the goat, it is clear that three of the other goats have been scratching and have small round patches missing on their coat.
What is the most likely cause of the condition that the three goats in the scenario are suffering from?
Lice
Fleas
Mites
Ringworm
An animal care assistant works for a farm park and cares for a group of seven pygmy goats. During a health check on a hot summers’ day, one of the young males appears lame and it has been decided to keep the goat in a stable overnight. Whilst separating the goat, it is clear that three of the other goats have been scratching and have small round patches missing on their coat.
What should be carried out immediately after handling the goats?
Inform the supervisor and then have a rest break.
Wash hands thoroughly and record findings in diary.
Inform the supervisor and then check the other livestock
Wash hands thoroughly and then carry on with the other tasks.
The RSPCA is involved in a case of several abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits. An animal care assistant accompanies the inspector into the small and poorly ventilated property. The animals appear to be nervous and showing signs of distress. All the animals will need to be health-checked before leaving the property.
Which animal welfare need has the owner not met?
Need for a suitable environment.
Need to be housed with or apart from others
Need to display normal behaviours
Need for a suitable diet.
The RSPCA is involved in a case of several abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits. An animal care assistant accompanies the inspector into the small and poorly ventilated property. The animals appear to be nervous and showing signs of distress. All the animals will need to be health-checked before leaving the property.
The animals are likely to be suffering from which of the following?
Shock
Obesity
Malnutrition
Haemorrhage
The RSPCA is involved in a case of several abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits. An animal care assistant accompanies the inspector into the small and poorly ventilated property. The animals appear to be nervous and showing signs of distress. All the animals will need to be health-checked before leaving the property.
How should the animal care assistant restrain one of the cats?
Scruff by the neck and apply a collar.
Scruff by the neck and wrap in a towel
Place one hand on the chest and the other over the top of the body.
Place one hand on the top of the head and the other on the bottom.
The RSPCA is involved in a case of several abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits. An animal care assistant accompanies the inspector into the small and poorly ventilated property. The animals appear to be nervous and showing signs of distress. All the animals will need to be health-checked before leaving the property.
Why is it important to wear full PPE when handling these animals?
To ensure the handlers’ skin doesn’t get dirty.
To ensure the handlers’ clothes are not damaged.
For protection and to prevent the spread of faeces.
For protection and to prevent the spread of disease.
The RSPCA is involved in a case of several abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits. An animal care assistant accompanies the inspector into the small and poorly ventilated property. The animals appear to be nervous and showing signs of distress. All the animals will need to be health-checked before leaving the property.
Which of the following items of PPE would be most appropriate when handling and moving the animals?
Eye and ear protection.
Apron and sturdy boots.
Face masks and goggles.
Gloves and protective suit.
The RSPCA is involved in a case of several abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits. An animal care assistant accompanies the inspector into the small and poorly ventilated property. The animals appear to be nervous and showing signs of distress. All the animals will need to be health-checked before leaving the property.
Which of the following is the most concerning to the handlers’ health?
Viral disease.
Bacterial disease
Zoonotic disease.
Notifiable disease.
